Covid 19 coronavirus: Kāpiti council locks vehicle gates to parks and cemeteries

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Kāpiti Coast District Council has locked vehicle access gates at those parks that have them, and the gates into cemeteries across the district to help reduce the risk of Covid-19 coronavirus spreading in the community.

Kāpiti mayor K Gurunathan said alert level 4 meant limiting travel within the district.

"The advice from the Ministry of Health and other Government agencies is clear.

"The best way to reduce the risk of exposure is to stay at home.

"Travelling further afield increases the risk of community transmission, and the length of time we may remain at alert level 4.

"While the gates to our parks and cemeteries will be locked to vehicle access people can still use them to get out for a walk, bike or run.

"But, we do ask that people keep their movements local and close to home and adhere to the two metre physical distancing rule."

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Council has also locked access to the 10 council-owned tennis courts in the district.

"Playgrounds, water fountains, skate parks, basketball courts, tennis courts and shared recreation spaces pose a risk of Covid-19 spreading and people shouldn't be congregating in these areas in close proximity.

"We all have a role to play to make sure we have the best chance of stopping the virus and saving lives and we're asking our community to show a little patience and kindness and to respect the rules."

For the latest government advice on Covid 19 visit www.covid19.govt.nz

For up-to-date information about council's response to Covid 19 and how this impacts our services and facilities visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/covid19